da poco

See also: dapoco

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /da ˈpɔ.ko/
  • Hyphenation: da‧pò‧co

Etymology 1

Literally, “from little”

Adjective

da poco (invariable)

  1. trivial, trifling, insignificant
    Synonyms: banale, ovvio, scontato
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Derived terms

Etymology 2

Ellipsis of da poco tempo (literally “since little time”)

Adverb

da poco

  1. recently, just, a short time ago
    Synonym: poco fa

References

  • dappoco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • poco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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